Bolt Cutter by Founders

Tall Paul · Jan 19, 2013

Bolt Cutter Barley Wine Ale

15th Anniversary Ale ~ 2012

Brewed by: Founders Brewery Company in Grand Rapids, MI

Style: American Barley wine Ale

ABV: 15%

Availability:[font=comic sans ms'] Limited one time release[/font]

Bottle: 25.4 oz

Temp: 48F

Pour: Thick beautiful amber orange with carbonation bubbles to form a slight head at the top of the glass.

Smell: Sweet but somewhat strong alcohol vapor scent.

Taste: Strong alcohol tingle on the tip of your tongue with an almost boozy sensation. The alcohol tingle gives way to a thick sweet flavor with slight hints of caramel. The sweet caramel lingers for a bit with a slight vanilla flavor but then gives way to a slight hoppy bitter sensation on the back of the tongue. The beer stays very consistent through the entire 25 oz and it is without a doubt 15%. The alcohol content left me pretty foggy at the finish of the brew.

Cheers,

Paul

The Black Cloud · Jan 20, 2013

Sounds delicious.

badwhale · Jan 20, 2013

Overly expensive, IMHO.

It really took at least 1/2 of a pint for it to grow on me. I think you really have to have an affinity for barleywine to appreciate it.

ilikefishes · Jan 20, 2013

Will, I like Barleywines. Wish I could find some of this.

Edited, for spelling.

badwhale · Jan 20, 2013

It was challenging to get enough people to split 1 case. I actually split my bomber with another guy.

ilikefishes · Jan 20, 2013

You didn't post here. I doubt you would of had a hard time unloading it.

badwhale · Jan 20, 2013

I'm not active enough to trade, and besides, I don't ship beer. I had one bad shipment, and that was enough for me.

Slick300 · Jan 20, 2013

Cool. Thanks for the review Tall One.

Bayamos · Jan 20, 2013

Thanks Paul...

mu mike · Jan 21, 2013

I love this. I had it at on tap at FoBAB (Festival of Barrel Aged Beers) and it hooked me.

Taylor47 · Mar 20, 2013

Nice review Paul. Never had a Founder's beer I didn't love, though I've never tried this one.

Satchmo · Mar 21, 2013

Tried it at my last trip through Grand Rapids. It was an interesting beer. I have not had many barleywines.

mu mike · Mar 21, 2013

I really love this stuff. Wish I could buy a case!

Bolt Cutter by Founders

Tall Paul

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The Black Cloud

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badwhale

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ilikefishes

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badwhale

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ilikefishes

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badwhale

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Slick300

Slightly less newwww

Bayamos

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mu mike

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Satchmo

Why do they call it a Power Ranger???

mu mike

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